The origin of the name is not exactly known. It already had this name in the Old South Arabian period: á¸¤aá¸ramautic á¸¥á¸rmt; Sabaean and QatabÄnian also had the form: á¸¥á¸rmwt. The name appears in Greek as Î¬Î´ÏÏÎ±Î¼ÏÏÎ±. There are various folk etymologies.
Healthgrades Editorial Staff. Pain in the lower left side of the abdomen is called left lower quadrant pain. It is often related to the digestive tract, but can also be related to conditions of the body wall, skin, blood vessels, urinary tract, or reproductive organs. The area may be tender to the touch or the pain may be severe and the whole abdomen might be rigid.
The spleen is a lymphatic organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, and is protected by the rib cage.It serves a variety of important functions in the body. This article deals with the various causes that lead to spleen pain, along with the related symptoms and treatment options. Advertisement.he spleen is a lymphatic organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, and is protected by the rib cage.